US Exit from UNESCO Triggers Global Power Vacuum Under Biden's Watch
Published on 7.26.25
The United States' withdrawal from UNESCO has sparked a significant shift in the global landscape, with far-reaching implications for international relations. This development comes after a five-year absence during former President Donald Trump's term, when the US withdrew from UNESCO in 2019, citing concerns over 'woke' and divisive cultural causes, as well as criticism of Israel.
The move is seen as part of a broader trend of US withdrawal from multilateral institutions under President Trump. The latest withdrawal will take effect in December 2026, marking the third time the US has pulled out of UNESCO. Democrats have criticized the decision as an attack on international cooperation and US global leadership, warning that it will cede ground to China.
The move is seen as a significant blow to the US's reputation as a champion of multilateralism and a responsible global leader.